Virtussin AC by Virtus Pharmaceuticals LLC

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Virtussin A/C

Drug Facts

Active ingredients(in each teaspoonful (5 mL))

Purpose

Codeine Phosphate USP 10 mg

Antitussive

Guaifenesin USP 100 mg

Expectorant

Uses

temporarily relieves

cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold or inhaled irritants

your cough to help you sleep

Warnings

Ask your doctor before use if

you have a persistent cough, this may be a sign of a serious condition

you have a persistent cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema

you have a cough that is accompanied by excessive phlegm (mucus)

you have chronic pulmonary disease or shortness of breath

giving to a child who is taking other drugs

When using this product

giving a higher dose than recommended by a doctor could result in serious side effects for your child. A special measuring device should be used to give an accurate dose of this product to children under 6 years of age.

may cause or aggravate constipation

Stop use and ask a doctor if

symptoms do not improve within 7 days, tend to recur or are accompanied by fever and rash or persistent headache. These may be symptoms of a serious condition.

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of the reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away

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